Driver Training
Training sessions are run by our Driver Training Advisors / Assessors under the national Accreditation of the Driver Training Unit of Four Wheel Drive South Australia
Training takes place in the appropriate environment for mud driving, sand driving, hill starts and so forth.
Twice a year we organize a weekend at Peake on private property where we can be challenged with sandy drop-offs and steep hill climbs. It is a good place for training in sand driving.
Sand Driving at Peake May 5-6th 2012 (Pictures)
On this weekend 17 people in 11 vehicles spent some or all of the weekend learning new skills, brushing up old ones, or just plain having fun amongst the sand hills. Some people arrived early Friday afternoon, while others did not arrive till early evening. Yet others arrived on Saturday morning.
There was a fun morning session in the sand on Saturday, followed by lunch and, yes, another session in the afternoon. While everyone was encouraged to have a go, it did not matter if some were initially a little hesitant on some of the hills, it was evident as time went on that confidences grew and all achieved a level of personal success on a variety of tracks.
Saturday night a communal dinner was enjoyed by all under the awnings of two of the caravans. A big thank you to those members who went to a great deal of effort to create a scrumptious meal for all to enjoy.
Sunday morning after a leisurely breakfast another session in the sand was followed by lunch, and then it was time to begin packing up ready for home. Can't wait for the next Peake weekend!
Sand Driving Peake August 2011 (Pictures)
Friday after work most of us headed up to Peake where we met up with Colin and Tricia who were already there and had a nice little fire going for us. We had 6 vehicles and 14 people including Craig’s brother and two sons and Colin and Tricia’s son and daughter-in-law. Setting up vans and tents we were soon all around the fire warming up with a couple of drinks .
This weekend was promoted more as a social weekend with driver training available to those who wanted it.
Dinner was planned as a group dinner around the fire with Craig cooking up a huge batch of Pumpkin Soup, followed by Ken and Ian’s Pasta and crusty breads by Helen. Craig arranged for his mum to cook up a huge Apple Crumble, and with cream and custard it topped of the meal. This was a fantastic dinner sitting around the camp fire and enjoying the company. Sunday was another top day with big cooked brekkies and more fun out in the sand hills
This weekend turned out to be one of the best Peake trips so far.
Sand Driving Peake July 2011 (Pictures)
14 cars and 30 people headed to Peak this weekend for some driver training and a social gathering with some Central Hills members joining us.
The weekend was divided into two groups with Dave taking some of to do training and Craig took the rest to play in the sand. Saturday afternoon the usual happy hour was held and we enjoyed a warm fire out of the rain followed by dinner and some general chatting late into the night. Sunday was a late start with two of the Central Hills packing up and heading for home while the rest of us went out to train and play some more.
All in all a good weekend had by all.
Sand Driving Peake August 2010 (Pictures)
This time we had 7 members and visitors attend Peake for Driver Training and a social weekend of fun. Some arrived Friday night while others arrived early Saturday. After breakfast and setting up we headed out with some experienced and some new 4x4 drivers. A typical happy hour followed by dinner around the fires. Sunday we split into two groups and the new drivers were taught about snatch strapping while the more experienced 4x4ers played in the dunes. Weather was fantastic with sunny days and cool nights. Thanks goes to Dave ( our Driver Trainer ) and Helen for leading another successful trip.
Sand Driving Peake May 2010 (Pictures)
Friday after work some of the members headed off to Peake for some sand driving training while others arrived early Sat morning. We had 20 people enjoy a beautiful sunny weekend including three members from the Otway's 4x4 club Vic. The weekends training consisted of snatch strapping, air jacking and general driving in sand. Sunday morning some of us cooked up eggs, bacon, mushrooms and toast before heading out to train till lunch then packing up and heading home
An interesting and constructive training weekend thanks to Dave our driver trainer.
Mud Driving - Schmidt's Scrub 'n' Mud October 2009 (Pictures)
Schmidt's 4x4 Scrub 'N' Mud Langkoop was held on the October Long Weekend 2009. Those who attended were members from Central Hills 4WD Club and from the Nissan Patrol Club.
Scrub 'N' Mud has 360 acres of natural scrub, sand, mud, logs and a few holes. Wildflowers, which added colour, are a sign of springtime. Emus, kangaroos and the occasional echidna may be spotted. There is a good constructed mud pit, and the course is actually built on the swamp and weaves around 5 acres of trees.
Hill Climbing - Skytrek, Flinders Ranges March 2009 (Pictures)
Skytrek is a four wheel drive journey to experience on Willow Springs Station in the Flinders Ranges. Fantastic camping grounds and amazing views and tracks.